Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 173 Perona: Lord Moria, you don't understand the White Dragon at all (Fourth update, 13 words)

In the end, the four giants did not cut down the tree or build the raft.

Because the giants discovered a faster, better, simpler, and more convenient method than "building ships"—"borrowing" ships.

The Giant Warrior Pirates didn't have a ship to sail to the New World?

It's okay!

All the Moria Pirates need is a ship!

Thriller Bark is the headquarters of Gecko Moria's pirate crew.

But aside from the terror ship.

The Moria Pirates also have other ships that can be used for navigation!

Led by Hogback, the four giants simply "borrowed" the largest ship of the Moria Pirates and sailed away from Thriller Bark without any hesitation.

"Storm! Goodbye, new world!"

"Storm! We'll be waiting for you in Elbaf!"

"Goodbye, Lord Storm!" x2

The Giant Warrior Pirates, consisting of only four members, departed, their farewell echoing across the misty sea.

"The world's strongest nation... Elbaf..."

Storm stood on the tall walls of the terror schooner, bidding farewell to the Red Demon Brogy, the Blue Demon Dorry, Cassie, and Oimo.

Immediately, he looked at the skull-haired afro and Princess Mononoke to the side.

These two are new members of the Storm Pirates.

Perona was still cuddling with her adorable bear, which she named "Kumasi," giving off a "keep away" vibe.

As for the golden-haired pink male skeleton belonging to Brook...

At Brooke's insistence, Storm destroyed it directly.

It's likely that Brook will never again dream of getting any "Nendoroid" from the captain...

"Yo ho ho ho! Captain, are we now leaving the terror tugboat and the Devil's Triangle?"

"We'll be leaving soon."

Storm took out the great sword "Shusui" that Hogback had given him earlier and tossed it to Brook.

"Try this knife, Brook."

"Huh?"

Brooke instinctively reached out her right hand, wanting to grab Qiu Shui.

However, when [Autumn Water] entered his palm bone, his overly light frame was pulled off balance by the heavy black blade, causing him to stumble and nearly fall to the ground.

"What a heavy knife!"

Brook, leaning on Qiu Shui, managed to stand up straight.

He then drew his sword, examined the renowned greatsword up close, and then handed it back to Storm.

"Mr. Ryoma's 'Autumn Water' is too heavy for me, Captain."

Brook handed the Autumn Water back to Storm, then picked up his own crutch sword.

"For a skeleton like me, a light sword like this is more suitable."

"Don't you want to use this Grade 21 sword to hone your strength, Brook?"

Storm raised the [Autumn Water] in his hand and shook it at Brook.

"No matter what, this is still a 'black knife'."

"No, Captain."

Brooke firmly shook his head, refusing Storm's offer, and then asked curiously.

"But you use a sword too, Captain, right? Why didn't you keep this great sword for yourself?"

Upon hearing this, Storm once again drew [Autumn Water] from its sheath and displayed its blade to Brook.

"Look at the color of this knife."

"black……"

Brooke replied, puzzled.

"I heard that this kind of 'black knife' will not bend or twist even if a dinosaur steps on it."

"No need for so much explanation, Brooke."

Storm shook the "Autumn Water" in his hand and said succinctly.

"It's been 'blackened' by people, and I really dislike that."

【Autumn Waters】.

It is different from what Storm previously jokingly called "the supreme water pipe" or "the supreme slipper".

While judging solely from the effects, any weapon imbued with Armament Haki could easily be called "Black X," such as "Black Blade," "Black Leg," and "Black Pipe"...

However, [Autumn Water] is a genuine "black sword". Even without [Armament Haki] wrapped around it, its blade is still black!

Based on the knowledge that Storm possesses...

For example, permanent "black knives" like "Night" and "Autumn Water".

It must have been swordsmen like Mihawk and Ryuma who, through countless battles, imbued their weapons with Armament Haki, turning them into permanent "black blades"!

What does this mean?

This means that whether it's "Night" or "Autumn Water," their "black blades" are actually dyed with Mihawk and Ryuma's "Armament Haki"!

The interiors of these famous artifacts have long since taken on the shapes of their respective owners!

In other words.

The so-called "black knife" can only unleash its full power in the hands of a knife smith.

The other swordsmen fought with black blades...

For some reason, it gives me the feeling of someone wielding a weapon while fighting, like a "knife stand"...

Although Storm did not consider him a swordsman.

But at least he had a [Iron Ore Military Knife].

Storm was very comfortable using this [Iron Ore Saber].

He naturally didn't need to switch to other weapons.

There's no need to replace it with a famous weapon like [Autumn Water], which has already taken the shape of another swordsman!

but.

Storm does not need [Autumn Water].

It's because he already possesses sufficient strength to completely ignore the bonuses provided by the Great Sword [Autumn Water].

But Brooke is different.

This "old skeleton" who has lived for over eighty years is actually just an "old newbie" who has never been to the New World and doesn't even know what "domineering aura" is.

Storm felt that "Autumn Water" still had meaning for Brook.

However, Brook himself doesn't think so...

"Hehehe! Captain, you just said something that really revealed your personality..."

Brooke chuckled for a moment, but ultimately declined Qiu Shui's offer.

"All I need is my cane sword."

"If I were to change weapons, I would prefer this slender, lightweight one-handed sword rather than a heavy samurai sword like the 'Autumn Water'."

Since Brooke has already put it this way...

Of course, Storm wouldn't force the other party to accept the [Autumn Water] weapon.

"I don't really have any swordsmen who fight with blades under my command. Kira uses a scythe, and Ace... should I give him this [Autumn Water] later? That kid isn't still obsessed with the Supreme Water Pipe, is he...?"

Storm hadn't figured out how to use [Autumn Water] yet, so he decided to put the great sword away for now.

The blue-eyed white dragon in the sky slowly approached downwards.

Brooke looked at the white dragon in the sky, and his soul trembled involuntarily.

"Finally leaving the Devil's Triangle? My heart is pounding! Even though I don't have a heart! Yohohoho..."

Storm glanced at the skeleton who was telling lame jokes again, then turned his gaze to Princess Mononoke on the other side.

With a slight thought, he manipulated the enormous Sweetheart Bear and patted Perona on the shoulder.

"Kumashi!"

Perona immediately reached out and grabbed Sweetheart Bear's paw, excitedly saying...

"You can actually move?"

"I'm so sorry..."

At that moment, Strom's voice reached Perona's ears.

"I'm the one manipulating Tibbers."

"Kumashi!"

Perona held the soft paws of the Sweetheart Bear and emphasized earnestly.

"It's my Kumasi!"

"...Whatever makes you happy."

Storm really didn't want to get entangled with Princess Mononoke any longer on this issue, so he directly reminded her.

"We are now setting sail to leave the terror ship."

"Perona, are you going to say goodbye to Gecko Moria and the others?"

"Lord Moriah?"

Perona was startled and instantly broke free from the sweet embrace of the teddy bear.

"I need to go check on Lord Moria's condition!"

next moment.

Perona unleashed the power of the Ghost-Ghost Fruit, and a slightly ethereal soul floated out from her body, then solidified instantly, just like a real living person.

This is a unique ability of the Ghost-Ghost Fruit—soul astral projection.

Perona's spirit left her body and drifted directly toward the central mast castle of the Thriller Bark.

"Hohoho! It's an out-of-body experience!"

Brooke watched Perona fly away and burst into laughter.

"I can also use this ability, but when I use it, I only turn into a green soul..."

The moment the words fell.

Brooke's soul floated out from between his bones, hovering in mid-air like phosphorescence.

They're both Soul-type Devil Fruits, so why is there such a huge difference between them...?

Storm couldn't help but mutter a curse to himself.

"Let's go take a look!"

The blue-eyed white dragon descended.

Storm, Brook, and Perona's body, which had been stuffed into the belly of the Sweetheart Bear, all arrived on the back of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon.

the other side.

Perona has reunited with Moria.

After this period of rest and recuperation.

The main reason was Hogback's painstaking efforts in treating him.

Gecko Moria has regained consciousness.

"Lord Moriah!"

Perona flew to Gecko Moria's side, and tears welled up in her eyes instantly.

"I'm leaving Thriller Bark! Take good care of yourself!"

"leave?"

Having just recovered from his serious injuries, Gecko Moria was still somewhat dazed and confused.

"Perona, where are you going?"

Perona simply shook her head, offering no explanation.

Hogback, standing to the side, said with a hint of sadness.

"It was the White Dragon... The White Dragon took Perona away, just like the evil dragon in the fairy tale kidnapped the princess."

This wonderful metaphor appeared as soon as it appeared.

Perona's initially sad mood inexplicably improved considerably.

Fairy tales...

"White Dragon... White Dragon!?"

The name instantly triggered Gecko Moria.

"How dare you steal my companion!"

"I will never allow myself to lose another comrade!"

Moonlight Moria's roar echoed all the way up to the horizon of Thriller Bark.

Storm and Brook, aboard the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, also heard Gecko Moria's roar.

"Captain, Mr. Moria sounds very angry?"

"So what if you're angry?"

Storm remained unmoved as he maneuvered the Blue-Eyes White Dragon downwards.

"Useless, you can't change anything."

however.

Before the Blue-Eyes White Dragon could even reach the Mast Castle.

Perona surprisingly responded to Gecko Moria's words first.

"Lord Moria, please don't say that. You don't understand the White Dragon at all..."

Perona clutched the hem of her dress with both hands, her posture awkward and her voice barely audible.

"Haku is really a good person..."

(End of this chapter)